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P712 NLL

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 NLL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 86,026 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 86,020 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,460 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 75,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,912 miles

11 passenger seats fitted and tested at time of test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubbers cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2010 66,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

11 passenger seats fitted and tested at time of test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,341 miles

n/s outer c/v boot misting in lube

rear tyre walls showing signs of perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread cracking slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2008 54,065 miles

Centre Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.1.B.3c)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,736 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 47,736 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,875 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 39,875 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,984 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 36,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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P712 NLL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P712 NLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P712 NLL registered?

P712 NLL is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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